Gabriella
2003 Baigorri Vino de Garage Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008) Dark ruby, teetering on black, in color with a aromas of stewed fruit, green herbs and dates. In the mouth, this wine is lush and juicy - like biting into a juicy slightly grilled steak - with medium acidity and a fine, powdery tannins. On the first sip, I get a rush of marinated raisins, tobacco, smoke and anise, ending in a medium to long red fruit finish. Overall, very good wine. 4/5
Ryan
2003 Baigorri Viño de Garage - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008) Beautiful color to this wine, with a nose that screams “decant me!”…With about a half hour of air this wine really opens nice with raspberry and light oak notes, but in the end this holds some rustic musty values close to it’s core. In the mouth this is a succulent wine with some great raspberry/cherry notes, and lots of cinnamon spice. Bit like a spiced cherry pie with a dark streak on the finish full of fine tannins. Very modern wine with elements of tradition, though very approachable now. I would say open, decant 1hr and enjoy, time may help but this is a wine that seems better fit for appreciation of it’s physique. 3.5/5
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